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Tuesday, 24 November 2015

Here is a lst of the sew along posts:
- info 1
- info 2
- day 1
- day 2
- day 3
- day 4
- also you might find this tutorial I wrote for Mrs H on how to add some EPP to your flap useful during day 4 too :)
- day 5

Are you joining in? Here are some great progress shots of people who are working on their Run & Play Bags...

Maria's bag is taking shape :)

Lindsey is also working on her bag...

it looks really cute from this sneak peek!

We would love to see your sneak peeks so please share them either in the Facebook group or on Instagram with the tag #runandplaybagsal :)

Remember entries for the prizes are due by 30th November 2015
To enter just add the photos of your finished bag to the sew along album or use #runandplaybagentry on Instagram - yep so easy!

Janet was the 1st person to finish her Run & Play Bag and enter it into the competition,

so she is definitely in the running to win one of our wonderful prize packs ;)

Have you forgotten what the prize packs include? If so, here they are again for you to peruse...

There is still time for you to join in the sew along as this pattern is a really quick sew! So, if you want to be in it to win it...don't forget the discount code when purchasing your pattern...

In case you have missed some of the sew along posts here are all the details:
- info 1
- info 2
- day 1
- day 2
- day 3
- day 4
- also you might find this tutorial I wrote for Mrs H on how to add some EPP to your flap uesful during day 4 too :)

Remember entries for the prizes are due by 30th November - you have to be in it to win it ;)

To enter just add the photos of your finished bag to the sew along album or use #runandplaybagentry on Instagram - yep that easy!

Friday, 13 November 2015

Are you joining coming to join in the Run & Play Sew-Along? We are all choosing our fabric and gathering our supplies...we would love it if you wanted to come and join us.

You can grab your pattern here:, and remember to use the code "RUNANDPLAYSAL" to get 25% off yoru pattern too :)

The actual posts for the sew-along are starting on Monday, so there is still time to come and join us!

I personally can not wait to see all the lovely creations and don’t forget the awesome prize packs we have to give away - all entries must be submitted by November 30th. For details on how to enter see here.

I have attached some pictures of the Run & Play Bags my testers made - aren't they all lovely :D

The Run & Play Bag PDF Pattern can be purchased from here, please use the code "RUNANDPLAYSAL" at the checkout for 25% off :)

Now for the other necessities...
The Run & Play Bag Sew-A-Long Terms and Conditions.

The Run & Play Bag Sew-A-Long competition is a game of skill. All Run & Play Bags entered into this competition will be judged on the following criteria:
- You must have used the Run & Play Bag PDF pattern written by Emma Wengier of For My Little Monster to have created your bag.
- Your Run & Play Bag will be judged on creativity and ingenuity. It must also be visually appealing - think about interesting fabric combinations, embellishments, or anything else that will make your Run & Play Bag really stand out from the crowd.
- Your Run & Play Bag must be complete.
- Entry into the Competition is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.

If you would like to enter this competition your Run & Play Bag must have been made between November 9th and November 30th 2015 (AEDST). You must own a copy of The Run & Play Bag PDF pattern written by Emma Wengier of For My Little Monster. The pattern can be purchased here on Etsy.

You will need to take a photo of your finished Run & Play Bag to enter this competition. You can add your entry to the competition in 2 ways:
1. On Instagram, use the hashtag #runandplaybagsalentry
2. On Facebook, add your photo to the "Run & Play Bag Sew-A-Long" photo album in this group.

You can enter as many times as you like (one finished bag = one competition entry). Final entries must be received by 11:59pm 30th November AEDST. This competition is open to both Australian residents and International residents and is in no way affiliated with Instagram or Facebook.

Entries not completed in accordance with these Terms and Conditions or received after the closing date will not be considered. The judge’s decision in relation to any aspect of the competition is final and binding on every person who enters. No correspondence will be entered into.

It is a condition of entry that the Emma Wengier of For My Little Monster, has the right to publicise the names, and photos of the Run & Play Bags of any entrants to the Competition, in any media for an unlimited period without remuneration for the purpose of promoting the Run & Play Bag Pattern distributed and/or supplied by Emma Wengier of For My Little Monster.

The winners will be announced on December 5th, 2015 at 9:30pm (AEDST) on Instagram (@formylittlemonster) and on Facebook in this group.
If for any reason a winner does not take the prize or an element of the prize within one week, then the prize or that element of the prize will be forfeited and a redraw will occur 2 weeks from the date of the draw.

General Terms

To the extent permitted by law, Emma Wengier of For My Little Monster (the Promoter), its officers, employees, agents, representatives and related bodies corporate shall not be liable for any claims, costs, expenses, personal injury, death, loss (including loss of opportunity) or damage whatsoever (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss or damage) suffered, sustained or incurred (including but not limited to arising as a result of any negligent act or omission) as a result of, or arising out of, or in any way connected with:
- this Competition (including participation or attempted participation in the Competition);
- the Prize (including use or attempted use of the Prize and/or assembly or attempted assembly of the Prize);
- any technical difficulties or equipment malfunction (whether or not under the Promoter’s control);
- any theft, unauthorised access or third party interference;
- any entry that is late, lost, altered, damaged or misdirected (whether or not after their receipt by the Promoter); and/or
- any Prize that is late, lost, damaged or misdirected in transit.

Emma Wengier of For My Little Monster is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, either caused by the entrant or for any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilised in this Competition, or for any technical error, or any combination thereof that may occur in the course of the administration of this Competition including.

If for any reason this Competition is not capable of running as planned, including due to infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failures or any causes beyond the control of Emma Wengier of For My Little Monster (the Promoter), which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness or integrity or proper conduct of this Competition, the Promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process, take any action that may be available, and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Competition, subject to any direction given under State Regulation as applicable.

Thanks for reading and I hope you join us for this great sew-a-long :)

Sunday, 1 November 2015

Today I want to introduce you to my new pattern...the Run & Play bag :)

Let me tell you more about this fabulous pattern and its features...

The Run & Play Bag can be made as either:
- A Shoulder Bag, OR
- A Cross-body Bag

If you make the Run & Play Bag as a shoulder bag then you will find that the shoulder strap even has a super fun element on it – a zip!

The finished size of the Run & Play Bag measures approximately 9” tall x 12½” wide x 3” deep (23cm x 32cm x 5cm). These measurements do not include the drop of the Shoulder Strap/Adjustable Strap.

The Run & Play Bag has a unique angular flap, with magnetic snap closure. Inside the bag you will find a small zip pocket.

The Run & Play Bag is a very quick project - it took my testers between 1 and 4.5 hours to complete the bag. That time includes: printing the pattern, cutting the fabric, applying the interfacing and sewing the bag!

Because it is such a quick sew, this pattern would be great to make as gifts for friends, and family during the holiday season! It would also make a great quick sew for teachers gifts at the end of the school year ;)

The Run & Play Bag is classed as a "Beginner - Confident Beginner" level pattern. The only part of the bag construction that moves it in the direction of "Confident Beginner" is the internal zip pocket...so if you are a beginner bag maker who is not confident with zips, you can just leave that out...OR using the great colour photos and instructions included in the pattern you might choose to tackle your 1st zip pocket!

So if this sounds like a pattern that is for you, it can be purchased from my Shop, on Etsy, or on Craftsy right now!

Let's have a look at the wonderful Run & Play Bag's my fabulous testers made...